A Ride Of Eight Hundred Miles In France

By James Paul Cobbett

Book Overview

""A Ride of Eight Hundred Miles in France"" is a travelogue written by James Paul Cobbett, originally published in 1824. The book details Cobbett's journey through France on horseback, covering a distance of 800 miles. Along the way, he describes the people, customs, and landscapes he encounters, as well as his thoughts on French politics and society. The book provides a unique perspective on France in the early 19th century, from the perspective of an Englishman traveling through the country during a time of political and social upheaval. The writing is lively and engaging, and the book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in travel writing or French history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116359928X
• ISBN13: 9781163599280
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"